Cicely Tyson died at 96 and I realized that I never expected her to die...she was and is immortal. I was fortunate to see her in Bountiful and The Gin Game and was amazed by her performance choices as well as her ability to be at the top of her powers at 88 and 90. And now she is gone; luckily, she will always be there sipping from the water fountain and running barefoot to welcome her husband home, IMO two of the greatest scenes on film.
I read multiple obituaties, including the NYTimes, and was amazed that they did not mention her Kennedy Center Honors, IMO more impressive than Oscars, Emmys or Tonys, all of wich she had.